University of Asia and the Pacific
The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P; Filipino: Pamantasan ng Asya at Pasipiko) is a private university in the Philippines. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established on August 15, 1967, as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics.
Pamantasan ng Asya at Pasipiko | |
| Latin: Universitas Asiae et Pacificarum | |
Former names | Center for Research and Communication (CRC)(1967-1995) |
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| Motto | Unitas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Unity of Life |
| Type | Private Nonsectarian Research Non-profit Coeducational Higher education institution |
| Established | August 15, 1967 (56 years and 182 days) |
| Founder | Jesus Estanislao Bernardo Villegas |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Opus Dei) |
Academic affiliations | PACUCOA |
| Chairman | Placido L. Mapa, Jr. |
| Chancellor | Fernando Ocáriz Braña |
| President | Winston Conrad B. Padojinog |
| Vice-president | Bernardo Villegas |
Administrative staff | Approx. 330 |
| Undergraduates | Approx. 2,400 |
| Postgraduates | Approx. 200 |
| Location | Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig , , Philippines |
| Newspaper | The Bosun |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Nickname | Dragons |
Sporting affiliations | MNCAA WNCAA |
| Website | www |
The spiritual and doctrinal formation given in the university is entrusted to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Catholic Church.
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